HB 246 (2009): relative to encouraging discretionary preservation easements for historic structures.
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HB 246 (2009)
relative to encouraging discretionary preservation easements for historic structures.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Local and Regulated Revenues
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Local and Regulated Revenues committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2009. The committee held a work session on February 3, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 4, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House kill it. On February 18, 2009 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 3) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Frank Emiro (R - Rock 3)
- Rep. Betsy McKinney (R - Rock 3)
- Rep. Karen Hutchinson (R - Rock 3)
- Rep. James Headd (R - Rock 3)
- Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14)
- Sen. Robert Letourneau (R - SD19)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 21, 2009, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Local and Regulated Revenues, LOB 303
- February 3, 2009, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Local and Regulated Revenues, LOB 303
- February 4, 2009, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Local and Regulated Revenues, LOB 303
Votes
- February 18, 2009, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Local and Regulated Revenues
- January 21, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/21/2009 11:15 AM LOB 303
- February 3, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/3/2009 11:30 AM LOB 303
- February 4, 2009: Executive Session: 2/4/2009 1:15 PM LOB 303
- February 10, 2009: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 18 CC (vote 18-0)
- February 18, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV